Im glad I came across this website.
I have had the same problem for as long as I remember - every time i yawn....my ears would pop. Normally pinching my nose and blowing would equalize the pressure and ill be able to hear but there are times that I would go either completely deaf (dull sensation) or everything is loud.
I was given a steroid nasal spray that works occasionally depending on the severity of the issue.
Its highly frustrating and very hard to explain to a GP. I've had trouble in work with hearing people talk and responding etc it makes me feel withdrawn at times.
This is so incredibly enlightening to read all of these posts! I've also had this problem since I was very little. I was even teased in elementary school for this. While it's very annoying, for me is very manageable on a day to say basis. Every time I yawn my ears pop out, I promptly just suck in and my hearing returns to normal.
The only problem I currently have is I'm stuck with this cold and my ears have been out for 4 days now. It hurts to talk and I can barely hear. Does anyone know what can be done to relieve this issue so I can pop my ears back? I've been taking cold medicine that helps with congestion, but I still can't pop my ears back. Can anyone help?
I was prescribed this nasal spray (Avamys) - it does help but doesn't take it completely away
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